FP&A Manager - Specialty EyeCare (Operations)

The FP&A Manager plays a key role in driving financial excellence across our Specialty EyeCare manufacturing sites in Hastings, UK and Eerbeek, Netherlands. This role covers all financial aspects of operations, including financial planning, compliance, inventory management, and capital expenditure. The position ensures accurate recording of manufacturing costs, oversees cycle counts, analyzes cost drivers and variances, and develops standardized reporting and insights to support strategic decisions.

Summary: The role involves collecting and analyzing complex financial data related to manufacturing expenses, improving budget and forecast accuracy, and identifying opportunities to optimize operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include reconciling and tracking manufacturing variances, preparing actionable reports, and managing financial planning for capex budgets and forecasts. Insights generated will guide critical business decisions.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Act as a trusted financial partner to Business Unit Leads and management, providing insights that drive informed decisions.
• Deliver manufacturing budgets, quarterly forecasts, and near‑term projections.
• Prepare cost reconciliation reports and analyze changes in operational spend.
• Support cost analysis for expansion projects and ensure resource alignment.
• Collaborate with Accounting to implement best practices for inventory, fixed assets, and cost transactions globally.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and support audits.
• Develop standardized reports, KPIs, and analytics to monitor performance and trends.
• Oversee proper cost allocation and create business cases for capital investments.
• Monitor YTD capex spends versus budget and approved CEA amounts.
• Review and document inventory adjustments and major expenses prior to PO issuance.
• Partner with local teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of manufacturing expenses.
• Perform ad‑hoc reporting and analysis to support business decisions.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Collaborative and approachable communication style.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

Work Environment: Normal office environment. Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the role. Must be prepared to work extended hours on occasion, especially during month‑end close. Matrix management style organization.

Experience and Education:

• 5+ years combined accounting / finance experience working in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Economics required.

What we offer: Competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, access to our Wellness Platform to support mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more (benefits differ by location: UK or Netherlands). Access to LinkedIn Learning to develop your career. Extensive training and support for personal and professional development.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.